Lecturer in Bakery

Job Title: Lecturer in Bakery

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £25,522 - £31,166 per annum pro rata of £36,320 - £44,352 per annum – AC2

Job type: Part time (26 hours per week) fixed term until end of July 2027

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is currently looking for a skilled bakery professional to join our College of Food as a Lecturer. You will deliver practical teaching in our industry-standard bakery kitchens helping students develop the technical skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a career in the bakery industry.

Drawing on your experience, you will bring current professional practices into the classroom and support students to develop their knowledge and practical expertise.

Essential requirements for this role include:

• Experience of teaching or training students or employees within a high level, busy, professional bakery setting.
• Exceptional bakery skills and knowledge.
• The ability to train, manage and motivate students of all ages and abilities.
• Strong organisational and administrative
• Experience of food costing, procurement and food hygiene due diligence recording.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and best hygiene practice within a professional bakery.

So, if you are looking to contribute to the next generation of bakery professionals, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 38 days’ paid leave per year (Pro rata)
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions

§ Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%

• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Interview Date – Wednesday 18th November 2026.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Baking Lecturer, Bakery Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, Food Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Patisserie Lecturer, Pastry Lecturer, will also be considered for this role.